It's not a film for everyone, but I love absolutely everything about it
Martin Scorcese's favorite Kubrick movie, and he's a professed Kubrick fan.
'Dear Diary, Today I was pompous and my sister was crazy.' 'Today, we were kidnapped by hill folk never to be seen again. It was the best day ever.'
Jayne ,'Safe'
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Frankenbuddha - Oct 27, 2004 8:59:06 am PDT #5214 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Kate P. - Oct 27, 2004 9:05:09 am PDT #5215 of 10001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
I just saw Dr. Strangelove recently and spent the entire time laughing like crazy. It's definitely a movie you have to be in the right mood for, though.
I think I saw Days of Heaven. With Robert Duvall, maybe? Set on a farm? I have a vague memory of watching a movie that looked like it was shot almost entirely at sunset, mostly memorable because I spent the whole movie being very frustrated that I couldn't see a damn thing that was happening.
Sue - Oct 27, 2004 9:20:17 am PDT #5216 of 10001
hip deep in pie
Days of heaven has very young Richard Gere and Sam Shepard
Gandalfe - Oct 27, 2004 9:25:06 am PDT #5217 of 10001
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.
I didn't like any of the Godfather movies.
I've never seen Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, or Casablanca.
Lyra Jane - Oct 27, 2004 9:26:00 am PDT #5218 of 10001
Up with the sun
I tried to watch the first Godfather on cable, and couldn't get into it. Keep meaning to rent it, but i'm sure it won't live up to the hype.
Hayden - Oct 27, 2004 9:27:22 am PDT #5219 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
I like both Days of Heaven and Barry Lyndon, but I can see where they're not for everyone.
Dr. Strangelove isn't one I've ever found laugh-out-loud funny 'cause it seems a bit bloodless to me (in fact, I don't think Kubrick's dour sensibilities are right for comedy, even black comedy), but it's so full of iconic, amazing scenes and images that I love it, anyway.
§ ita § - Oct 27, 2004 9:27:24 am PDT #5220 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I was sure Godfather wouldn't live up to the hype, but I adored it and wished I'd seen it earlier. The final shot is burned into my memory.
Hayden - Oct 27, 2004 9:30:15 am PDT #5221 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Yeah, rent The Godfather instead of watching it on cable. And then, when you're ready, rent the superior Godfather II.
Sean K - Oct 27, 2004 9:34:20 am PDT #5222 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I've never seen Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, or Casablanca.
Part of me still really retains that kid's disdain for older movies, especially black and white ones, but I was surprised at how much I really enjoyed Casablanca.
I hated Gone With the Wind, until I saw it on a giant screen. The story still doesn't do much for me, but it's positively gorgeous.
Sue - Oct 27, 2004 9:34:29 am PDT #5223 of 10001
hip deep in pie
I think the Godfather requires a big screen for me. I've tried watchign it on TV a few times and I get all antsy.